Self-Development for the Modern Man

Meetings can be a huge waste of time in office culture. And 5 out of 10 times they’re unnecessary....or at least grossly inefficient.
That said, face-to-face meetings can be tremendously valuable.
If you’ve ever attended a well-run meeting, it’s like a symphony. Everyone working together. … [Read More...]

This is a guest post by Nathan Adlam of Social Sage.
Here’s the situation. You’ve got a hot date tonight.
You will be picking up this beautiful woman (let’s call her Jenna) to take her on an ice cream date in approximately one hour.
There’s only one problem.
Your confidence is low.
It’s … [Read More...]

This is a guest post by Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand.
Well, we are smack dab in the middle of Summer and you are probably thinking to yourself: why should I grow a beard right now? Well, when it comes to beard growing there is no right or wrong time to start or stop, and there is no right … [Read More...]

When you're recovering from a breakup, life can seem pretty bleak. Sometimes it feels like your whole world is shattered and you'll never be happy again.
To make things worse, there's no shortage of unhelpful post-breakup advice like "just hang in there" and "there's more fish in the sea," et … [Read More...]

Undershirts. Chances are, you either wear them or you don’t. And maybe you don’t give them much thought beyond that.
In the past, I’ve talked about how guys often go on “wardrobe autopilot.” This couldn’t be more true with undershirts.
If you’re like most guys, you probably grew up wearing … [Read More...]

So, you’ve reached that point in life where you want to take your personal style up a notch. But where do you start?
When most guys think about dressing better, they talk about buying new suits and fancy ties and pocket squares. All those things are wonderful, but those upgrades don’t make much … [Read More...]

When you hear the phrase "proper etiquette," you might think of stuffy rules and traditions...that are only meaningful to people who live in estates in the English countryside.
But manners and etiquette play a critical role in holding together the cultural fabric of countries all over … [Read More...]

Gentlemen, I have bad news: your bachelor pad may be killing your chances with the ladies.
No matter what kind of chemistry you have with a woman, when she sees your apartment for the first time, that’s when she decides what kind of man you are.
Before she’s experienced your bachelor pad, a … [Read More...]

These days, more and more men are embracing the "old ways" when it comes to grooming and style.
In the past, I've talked about the return of that great manly institution, the classic barbershop. In this post, we'll delve into the ritual and benefits of traditional wet shaving.
Despite the … [Read More...]

Men are generally pretty bad at making friends—at least with other guys.
Especially as we get older, men often have fewer close male friendships. Yet, according to research, we crave intimacy in our friendships just as much as women.
Worst of all, this lack of close relationships could be … [Read More...]

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